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Bewakoofiyaan
''Bewakoofiyaan'' () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Nupur Asthana, written by Habib Faisal, and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles, with Rishi Kapoor in a pivotal supporting role. Set against the backdrop of post-recession urban India, the narrative explores the dynamics of love, ambition, and economic instability through the story of Mohit and Mayera, a young couple navigating the challenges of unemployment and disapproving parents. The film marked Asthana’s first theatrical release and reunited her with screenwriter Faisal after their work on the television series ''Mahi Way'' (2010). Principal photography took place in Delhi and Gurgaon, with cinematography by Neha Parti Matiyani. The music was composed by Raghu Dixit, with lyrics by Anvita Dutt. Released theatrically on 14 March 2014, ''Bewakoofiyaan'' received mixed reviews from critics, who praised i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nupur Asthana
Nupur Asthana is an Indian film director and writer known for her work in Hindi cinema and television. She made her debut on Indian television with the 1998 TV series ''Hip Hip Hurray (TV series), Hip Hip Hurray''. Her film debut was the 2011 youth film ''Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge'' produced by the Y-Films banner - the youth arm of Yashraj Films. Early life Asthana grew up in Kolkata and Hyderabad. She studied English literature at Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi University. She was actively involved in amateur theatre and headed the dramatics society in her college. She did her post graduation in Social Communications Media from Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai. Career * She started her career as an intern with film maker Ketan Mehta''.'' Later she was the Chief Assistant Director on the film ''Aar Ya Paar'' where she was also the voice of Kamal Sidhu. * She debuted as a writer and director on Indian Television with the prime time TV series ''Hip Hip Hurray (TV series), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayushmann Khurrana
Ayushmann Khurrana (born Nishant Khurrana; 14 September 1984) is an Indian actor and singer who works in Hindi films. Known for his portrayals of ordinary men often battling social norms, he is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. He has appeared in '' Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list of 2013 and 2019, and ''Time'' named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. Khurrana won the second season of the reality television show MTV Roadies in 2004 and ventured into an anchoring career. He made his film debut with the romantic comedy '' Vicky Donor'' (2012), where his role as a sperm donor earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. After a brief setback, he starred in the commercially and critically successful '' Dum Laga Ke Haisha'' (2015). Khurrana established himself with the financially successful comedies '' Bareilly Ki Barfi'' (2017), '' Shubh Mangal Saavdhan'' (2017), '' Badhaai Ho'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghu Dixit
Raghupati Dwarakanath Dixit (born 11 November 1974) is an Indian singer-composer, producer, and film score composer who is the frontman for the Raghu Dixit Project, a multilingual folk music band. Dixit prominently works in Kannada cinema as soundtrack composer. Dixit's music is an amalgamation of Indian ethnic music and styles from different parts of the world. His songs include "Mysore se aayi," "Jag Changa," "Antaragni," "Hey Bhagwan," "Har Saans Mein," "Gudugudiya," and "Khidki." Dixit has produced music for contemporary dance and theatre productions including the Indian contemporary dance group Nritarutya, of which, his wife, Mayuri Upadhya, is the artistic director. Music Dixit's self-titled debut album was launched by the music director duo Vishal–Shekhar on their new independent record label Vishal & Shekhar Music which collaborated with Counter Culture Records for this release. Raghu Dixit was the first artist on this new label. The album was also released on wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Habib Faisal
Habib Faisal is an Indian filmmaker and lyricist. He is best known for directing '' Do Dooni Chaar'' (2010) and '' Ishaqzaade'' (2012). Career He made his directorial debut, '' Do Dooni Chaar'', for which he won Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue. He co-wrote Siddharth Anand's '' Salaam Namaste''. He also wrote director Shaad Ali's '' Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'' starring Abhishek Bachchan and Preity Zinta, and Siddharth Anand's '' Ta Ra Rum Pum'' starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee. All three are Yashraj films. He also wrote '' Band Baaja Baaraat'' which was released in late 2010. Faisal then went on to direct his second film, '' Ishaqzaade'', starring debutant Arjun Kapoor, and Parineeti Chopra in their first lead film, which released on 11 May 2012. The film received positive response from critics, and managed to do very well at the box office, turning out to be a worldwide hit. He then wrote '' Bewakoofiyaan'', which was directed by Nupur Asthana and featured Ayushma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja (; born 9 June 1985) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. She has received List of awards and nominations received by Sonam Kapoor, several awards, including a National Film Awards, National Film Award and a Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Award. Kapoor appeared in ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list from 2012 to 2016. Kapoor, the daughter of actor Anil Kapoor, began her career as an assistant director on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film ''Black (2005 film), Black''. She made her acting debut in Bhansali's romantic drama ''Saawariya'' (2007), a box office flop, and had her first commercial success with the romantic comedy ''I Hate Luv Storys'' (2010). This was followed by a series of commercial failures and repetitive roles, which garnered her negative reviews. The 2013 box office hit ''Raanjhanaa'' marked a turning point in Kapoor's career, garnering her praise and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. Kapoor had her biggest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savi Sidhu
Savi Sidhu is an Indian actor, who worked in Bollywood films. He appeared in numerous Hindi films including '' Black Friday'' (2007), ''Gulaal'' (2009), '' Patiala House'' (2011) and ''Bewakoofiyaan'' (2014). In March 2019, he was reported to be working as a security guard in Mumbai, due to a financial crisis. Career Sidhu did his first film when Anurag Kashyap cast him in ''Paanch'', a film which was never released. He starred in Anurag Kashyap's 2004 film '' Black Friday'', where he played the role of Commissioner A.S. Samra. He appeared in ''Gulaal'', also directed by Anurag Kashyap, and then in '' Patiala House'', directed by Nikkhil Advani. Filmography * 1995 - '' Taaqat'' (as Savi Siddhu) * 2000 - ''Aaja Mere Raja'' * 2003 - '' Escape from Taliban'' as Rammajan * 2003 - '' Zameen'' * 2004 - '' Black Friday'' as A.S. Samra * 2005 - '' Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat'' as Ex-husband (as Savi Siddhu) * 2009 - ''Gulaal'' as Dileep's Elder Brother * 2009 - '' Blue Oranges'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sapan Saran
Sapan Saran is a poet, writer, and an actor based in Mumbai. She is the founding member of the theatre company, "Tamaasha", which aims to explore new theatre ideas in alternative spaces. Career Her association with theatre began with a collaboration with dancer Astad Deboo. She has written the plays, ''Club Desire'' and ''Classics Redux'', which have been directed by veteran theatre director Sunil Shanbag, with whom she also co-directed the play, ''Marriage-ology''. Her first play- ''Club Desire'', a Theatre Arpana and National Centre for the Performing Arts (India) production, was selected for National School of Drama's International Theatre Festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2015. "The Churchgate Couple", a short 10-minute piece from ''Marriage-ology'', written by her, garnered appreciation by critics and audiences alike. She performs plays regularly, and has modelled in several advertisements and acted in films. Her poems have been published in several magazines, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yash Raj Films
Yash Raj Films (YRF) is an Indian film production and distribution company founded by filmmaker Yash Chopra in 1970. Since 2012, it has been led by his son Aditya Chopra. The company mainly produces and distributes Hindi films. History In 1970, YRF was founded by Yash Raj Chopra, a veteran director and producer in the Indian film industry. YRF Studios In 2005, Chopra built YRF Studios in Mumbai. In 2006, The first film shot at YRF Studios was the romantic thriller '' Fanaa''. Since then, several notable films have been shot at YRF Studios, including '' Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006), '' Partner'' (2007), (2007), '' Dostana'' (2008), '' Wanted'' (2009), '' 3 Idiots'' (2009), '' Dabangg'' (2010), ''Bodyguard'' (2011), '' Ra.One'' (2011), '' Agneepath'' (2012), '' Chennai Express'' (2013), '' Jai Ho'' (2014), and '' PK'' (2014). The studio consists of six floors and spans 20 acres. YRF Studios has also been rented out for other film and television productions, including '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deepika Amin
Deepika Amin (born Deepika Deshpande) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. She is known for her roles in the films '' Fan, Raanjhanaa and'' '' Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.'' She has also worked in the TV shows ''Farmaan'' and ''Tashn-e-Ishq''. Early life Deepika Amin was born Deepika Deshpande in Mumbai in a Maharashtrian family. Her paternal grandfather was the Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Marathi poet Atmaram Ravaji Deshpande. Her paternal grandmother Kusumavati Deshpande, was a writer of Marathi literature and also a professor of English Literature in Nagpur University. Her father Ulhas Deshpande was an Air Vice Marshal in Indian Air Force. Her mother Kshama Deshpande is a Kathak dancer and disciple of the Kathak maestro Gopi Krishna. She grew up in Delhi, attending school in Loreto Convent and studying economics (Hons) in '' Lady Shri Ram College for Women'', Delhi University. She lives with her husband and daughter in Mumbai. Filmography Films Telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aditya Chopra
Aditya Chopra (born 21 May 1971) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and studio executive who works in Hindi cinema. He is the Chairman of India's multi-national film, media, and entertainment conglomerate Yash Raj Films (YRF).Aditya Chopra Announces New Film on Yash Chopras Birth Anniversary – NDTV Movies Movies.ndtv.com (26 September 2015). Retrieved on 21 November 2015. The List of films released by Yash Raj Films, films he has produced make him one of the List of highest-grossing Indian films, highest grossing Indian film producers of all time. Having denied Chopra admission into the National School of Drama due to his severe stuttering, stammering as a young applicant, the Films Division of India, Film Divisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge
''Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge'' () is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Nupur Asthana in her feature debut and produced by Ashish Patil under Y-Films, a subsidiary of Yash Raj Films. The film stars newcomers Saqib Saleem, Saba Azad, Tara D'Souza and Nishant Dahiya, and features a screenplay by Rajesh Narasimhan from a story by Pooja Desai and Patil, with dialogues and lyrics by Anvita Dutt Guptan. Loosely inspired by the themes of online identity and digital romance, the narrative follows two college students who, under fake profiles on Facebook, fall in love with each other without realizing they are adversaries in real life. The film marked the second production of Y-Films and served as the acting debut for all four leads. Principal photography took place in Mumbai and Pune, and the music was composed by Raghu Dixit. Released theatrically on 14 October 2011, ''Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge'' received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Box-office Bomb
A box-office bomb is a film that is unprofitable or considered highly unsuccessful during its theatrical run. Although any film for which the combined production budget, marketing, and distribution costs exceed the revenue after release has technically "bombed", the term is more frequently used for major studio releases that were highly anticipated, extensively marketed, and expensive to produce, but nevertheless failed commercially. Originally, a "bomb" had the opposite meaning, referring instead to a successful film that "exploded" at the box office. The term continued to be used this way in the United Kingdom into the 1970s. Causes Negative word of mouth With the advent of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter in the 2000s, word of mouth regarding new films is easily spread and has had a marked effect on box office performance. A film's ability or failure to attract positive or negative commentary can strongly impact its performance at the box office, espe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
